CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

Delicate Bonds

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

Delicate Bonds

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

I try to keep my breathing slow and level but that's hardly possible. Air seems in short supply, and my heart is hammering faster than ever before.

I stare at the High Lord and blank out.

This was supposed to be secret right?

My gaze darts to the Prince who doesn't respond in any visible way. Even though I can not see his face, I feel like a threat like that would have war